Art Resource - AR913601

Nightman's plaque, 18th century.

Nightman's plaque, 18th century. Brass plaque advertising the services of Nicholas Arendell, a London 'Chimney Sweeper and Nightman'. A nightman would go round emptying privies in the days before the introduction of flush lavatories. Two men can be seen carrying a tub of excrement to a cart, while their horses eat hay. © London Museum/Heritage Images

Unique Identifier AR913601

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4656px × 3750px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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